The Kwankwasiyya Movement has applauded Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, alongside several elected officials and political appointees, for their loyalty to former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in the face of what it called mounting political pressure and inducements.
Naijaonpoint reports that the commendation followed a wave of resignations by key political appointees from the Kano State Government, a move interpreted as solidarity with Kwankwaso amid ongoing realignments in the state’s political structure.
In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the group’s spokesperson, Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed, the Kwankwasiyya Movement described the show of loyalty as an affirmation of political integrity and fidelity to the people’s mandate.
“The Movement commends the courage and steadfastness of the Deputy Governor, our elected representatives including a Senator, Members of the House of Representatives, Members of the Kano State House of Assembly and councillors who have remained resolute and loyal to the mandate freely given to them by the people,” the statement read.
The movement said the decision of these officials to stand firm despite “numerous inducements and sustained pressure” from state and federal actors boosted public confidence in democratic governance.
The statement also acknowledged the actions of former commissioners, special advisers, special assistants, managing directors, and executive secretaries who stepped down from their posts, describing the resignations as “sacrifices driven by conviction, not personal interest.”
“These decisions were taken with full awareness of the benefits being forfeited, reflecting integrity and a sense of duty,” the statement said.
The group revealed that Senator Kwankwaso had earlier appealed to the resigning appointees to reconsider their decisions, but noted that the request was made out of appreciation for their contributions and not a sign of political vulnerability.
“The affected appointees insisted that their personal convictions were incompatible with the prevailing directives and orientation of the Gandujiyya-led government in Kano State,” it said.
The statement further cited the resignation of local government officials, including council secretaries, supervisory councillors, and personal assistants, calling it evidence of deep grassroots commitment to justice and fairness.
Reaffirming the ideological foundation of the movement, the statement stressed that Kwankwasiyya was not based on access to office, but on a vision of service, sacrifice, and social justice.